SBP’s 3×3 Gamble Pays Off as Gilas Men Storm Into World Cup
![Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 Men topped the FIBA 3x3 Nations League Asia 2 standings in Malaysia. [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design347-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Men clinched a spot in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup after topping the Nations League Asia 2 standings in Malaysia.
SBP 3×3 program
Philippine basketball leaders unite for Pilipinas 3×3 revival
Key stakeholders from SBP, Smart Sports, Strong Group Athletics, and MelMac Sports have joined forces to revive Pilipinas 3×3, aiming to restore the country’s competitive standing in 3×3 basketball. A friendly tournament in Mandaluyong marked the league’s soft launch, with plans for a full return soon.